Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced that Jeff Stone, senior vice president, Skeeter Products, Inc., will oversee G3 Boats, the manufacturer of aluminum and pontoon boats. In his new role, Stone is responsible for manufacturing, operations, marketing, and sales for Yamaha U.S. Business Unit subsidiaries G3 and Skeeter Boats.

“Jeff’s steadfast leadership, experience and strong financial management principles will allow Yamaha to continue to invest in the people, facilities and equipment that will make our brands stronger for the future,” said Ben Speciale, president, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.

Serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Skeeter Products, Inc., since 2001, Stone manages product development, engineering and manufacturing of all Skeeter products including bass, deep v and saltwater bay boats. He is also responsible for marketing, sales, customer relations, human resources, and financial reporting of Skeeter Boats.